Psychology professionals often offer bounteous of theories. One of the most prominent and influential individuals in modern psychology is Sigmund Freud. Despite of the fact that his work has been prevalent for years, he left impressive psychoanalytic studies that argue that the human mind is composed of three parts: ego, superego, and id. He implies that human behavior is a result of the presence and interaction of these three components. Freud’s theory can be successfully compared with the Nathaniel Hawthorn’s short story, “Young Goodman Brown”. Young Goodman Brown coincides with Sigmund Freud’s theory of personality because of his conscious and subconscious reflecting the superego, id, and ego.
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According to McLeod, the ego represents the “reality” (3). Thus, Brown was the ego himself. McLeod shares a quote that reads: “The ego is like a man on horseback, who has to hold in check the superior strength of the horse” (qtd. In Freud 15). That is, that his ego conducts himself weakly because it is manipulated by the superficial world and the other two components. McLeod claims that the ego has the “goal” of satisfying the id in a “social acceptable way” (3). Brown has been living in command of his principles, yet when he meets the pleasures of life he got intrigued. For instance, his ego was fascinated by the unknown and the external world. Plus, Brown’s journey through the forest was created by his “own thoughts” (Tritt 114). Dreams can change people and “emotions” (Tritt 1). Furthermore, Hawthorne mentions that Brown turned into a “desperate man” since the night of that “fearful dream” (Hawthorne 13). On the other hand, Radwan claims that the subconscious mind stores all “experiences” and “beliefs” (1). Comparing that with Brown’s story, his mind stores only good experiences and he wants to discover new ones. Brown’s ego, reality, and consciousness are affected by his subconscious. Hawthorn uses the term “wild” and “dream of evil” to demonstrate how Brown’s life is completely changed by the evil (Hawthorne 13). In conclusion, the ego, which represents Brown’s reality was converted as a result of his
The theory of personality infers that there …show more content…
According to McLeod, the ego represents the “reality” (3). Thus, Brown was the ego himself. McLeod shares a quote that reads: “The ego is like a man on horseback, who has to hold in check the superior strength of the horse” (qtd. In Freud 15). That is, that his ego conducts himself weakly because it is manipulated by the superficial world and the other two components. McLeod claims that the ego has the “goal” of satisfying the id in a “social acceptable way” (3). Brown has been living in command of his principles, yet when he meets the pleasures of life he got intrigued. For instance, his ego was fascinated by the unknown and the external world. Plus, Brown’s journey through the forest was created by his “own thoughts” (Tritt 114). Dreams can change people and “emotions” (Tritt 1). Furthermore, Hawthorne mentions that Brown turned into a “desperate man” since the night of that “fearful dream” (Hawthorne 13). On the other hand, Radwan claims that the subconscious mind stores all “experiences” and “beliefs” (1). Comparing that with Brown’s story, his mind stores only good experiences and he wants to discover new ones. Brown’s ego, reality, and consciousness are affected by his subconscious. Hawthorn uses the term “wild” and “dream of evil” to demonstrate how Brown’s life is completely changed by the evil (Hawthorne 13). In conclusion, the ego, which represents Brown’s reality was converted as a result of his